Study of a solar PV-diesel-battery hybrid power system for a remotely located population near Rafha, Saudi Arabia

This study attempts to explore the possibility of utilizting solar power to reduce the dependence on fossil fuel for power generation to meet energy requirement of a small village Rowdat Ben Habbas located in the north eastern part of the KSA. The results show that with increasing fuel price, the diesel only system will become un-econimical compared to that of integrated PV-diesel-battery system. This paper recommended that a demonstration hybrid power system with 20% solar PV generation should be developed and practical aspects of the development, operation, maintenance and improvement should be studied.